The 68th Annual Grammy Awards (for the 2026 ceremony) honor music released between September 1, 2024, and August 31, 2025. Nominations were announced on November 7, 2025, and the awards show takes place today, Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, hosted by Trevor Noah.
It broadcasts live on CBS and streams on Paramount+.
This year's nominations highlight a diverse range of artists across genres, with Kendrick Lamar leading with 9 nominations (many tied to his album GNX), followed by Lady Gaga, producer Cirkut, and Jack Antonoff with 7 each.
Bad Bunny and Sabrina Carpenter each earned 6, while several others (including SZA, Tyler, the Creator, Turnstile, Doechii, and Leon Thomas) have 5 or more.
The ceremony celebrates standout releases like Kendrick Lamar's GNX, Lady Gaga's Mayhem, Bad Bunny's Debí Tirar Más Fotos, and more. New categories this year include Best Traditional Country Album and Best Album Cover.
Key Highlights and Major Nominated Artists
Here are some of the most prominent nominated artists, focusing on those with multiple nominations or in the "Big Four" general field categories
(Record of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best New Artist):
Kendrick Lamar (9 nominations) — Leading the pack, including nods for Record of the Year and Song of the Year ("Luther" with SZA), Album of the Year (GNX), and more.
Lady Gaga (7 nominations) — Strong showing with Record of the Year and Song of the Year ("Abracadabra"), Album of the Year (Mayhem), and others.
Cirkut (7 nominations, as producer) — Heavy involvement in hits across pop categories.
Jack Antonoff (7 nominations, as producer/songwriter) — Key collaborator on works by Sabrina Carpenter and Kendrick Lamar.
Bad Bunny (6 nominations) — Including Record of the Year ("DTMF"), Album of the Year (Debí Tirar Más Fotos), and Song of the Year.
Sabrina Carpenter (6 nominations) — Featuring Record of the Year ("Manchild"), Album of the Year (Man’s Best Friend), and more.
Leon Thomas (6 nominations) —
Including Album of the Year (Mutt) and Best New Artist contender.
Serban Ghenea (6 nominations, as mixer/engineer).
Bruno Mars (multiple nominations, including Record of the Year and Song of the Year for "APT." with ROSÉ).
SZA (5 nominations, including for "Luther" collaboration).
Tyler, the Creator (5 nominations, including Album of the Year for Chromakopia).
Doechii (5 nominations, including Record of the Year for "Anxiety").
Others with notable nods: Chappell Roan ("The Subway"), Billie Eilish ("Wildflower"), Rosé (for "APT."), Clipse (Album of the Year for Let God Sort Em Out), Justin Bieber (Album of the Year for Swag), and more.
Best New Artist Nominees
This category spotlights rising talents:
Addison Rae
Alex Warren
KATSEYE
Leon Thomas
Lola Young
Olivia Dean
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The Marías
For the complete list of all 95 categories and every nominee, check the official source at grammy.com (e.g., the full nominations page).
The show promises performances from artists like Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga, ROSÉ, Tyler, the Creator, Sabrina Carpenter, and others. Enjoy Music's Biggest Night! 🎶
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